The big question for White House officials is what happens if Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi — a critical linchpin in the fight against the Islamic State — does not survive the turmoil that has swept over the Iraqi capital.
The figure comes as the senator's chances of defeating Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination have dwindled. His loss to her April 19 in the New York primary was widely viewed as a turning point in the race.
She will not be on campus until fall 2017 and is expected to be a member of the Class of 2021. Both her parents graduated from Harvard Law School.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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The Comedy Central star served up a full plate of insults to a roomful of news media and their guests, eliciting audible gasps with some of his zingers.
At the president's last correspondents' dinner, he left few targets untouched during his routine as comedian in chief.
The defects, discovered in 10 locations in April, could have led to derailments and other problems, according to Federal Transit Administration safety reports.
The Alabama youth heard a noise upstairs, so he initially grabbed a knife to defend himself. He changed his choice of weapon when he saw a stranger with a gun.
The Rams, Bengals, Jaguars, Titans and Broncos emerged with promising talent. But a few teams made selections that are head-scratchers.
The Redskins' general manager made some puzzling choices in the first three rounds, but his record speaks for itself.
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The Hoosier State votes Tuesday and is one of the last three big prizes on the GOP calendar.
The GOP front-runner has forged an alliance with fellow capitalist and billionaire Carl Icahn, who has been his foe for decades over Trump’s brand.
He was a leader of civil disobedience protests and a goad to the Catholic conscience.
The impetus for the move was a change in federal law regarding chimpanzees, which formed the basis of a lawsuit by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which challenged what it called his “solitary confinement” in a zoo.
The travel industry often boasts of enhancements while actually charging more and providing less.
How should a new mother handle a boss who seems overconcerned about her home life?
Arts & Style
Some women are saying yes to a dress that doesn't include a veil, a train or — gasp! — come in white.
